Start Bay wave buoy observations on Wed, Oct 6, 2021
Hourly readings from the Start Bay wave buoy for Wed, Oct 6, 2021, including available wave height, period, direction, wind and sea temperature data.
Period Summary
AI-generated summary. Hog SaysOn Wednesday 6 October 2021, Start Bay recorded 24 wave-buoy observations across two observed days, with 100% calendar-day coverage. Wave heights averaged 1.5 ft (1.1–2.3 ft) and periods 4.9 seconds (3–6 seconds); wind was recorded at 0 mph, while water temperature averaged 15.6°C (15.3–15.8°C).
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Line chart showing wave height, wave period and sea temperature for Start Bay. Use the detailed observations table below for the same data in text form.
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for Wed, Oct 6, 2021
About Start Bay wave buoy
Start Bay is a Datawell Directional WaveRider station off the south Devon coast. First deployed in April 2007, it measures waves entering the bay between Start Point and the Dartmouth approaches. Available observations include wave height, period and direction, sea temperature and calculated wave power.
| Hour | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wave Direction | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | S | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 6 | SSE | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 15.5 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 15.4 | |
| 1 | 6 | S | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 15.3 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 15.4 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | SSE | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 6 | S | 15.6 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 15.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | SSE | 15.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 15.8 | |
| 1 | 4 | SSE | 15.8 | |
| 1 | 3 | S | 15.7 | |
| 1 | 4 | S | 15.7 | |
| 1 | 5 | S | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 5 | S | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | S | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSE | 15.7 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSE | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSW | 15.6 | |
| 2 | 4 | SSE | 15.6 |